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You Either Love Her or You Hate Her, Part II

July 27, 2011 by Linnie Carter Leave a Comment

In Part I of this discussion on leadership, I shared with you a conversation I had regarding a mutual acquaintance’s leadership. I put forth that, regardless of how people felt about her, my acquaintance is a great leader.  

Leadership is an extraordinarily difficult role. As a leader, therefore, I am guided by the following realities: 

  1. To be a good leader, I have to focus on doing the right thing – even if it’s unpopular.
  2. I have to remain above the fray and accept that people who have never even had a conversation with me will dislike me.
  3. While emotionally healthy people are inspired by professional, intelligent and positive people, dysfunctional people are threatened by them.
  4. There is a double standard with male and female leaders: Strong male leaders are considered courageous; strong female leaders are considered b****es.
  5. I will be judged as much by my attire, hairstyle and jewelry as I will be by my character, work ethic and intellect.
  6. I am damned if I do and damned if I don’t.
  7. All I can do is my best.
  8. I cannot be all things to all people.
  9. I cannot make everyone happy.
  10. Some people are just plain miserable, and there is nothing I can do to change that.

 What are some of stark realities you have had to face as a leader? Do tell!

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